Tag: COVID-19

#TellThemYouCare: Messages of support for seniors pour in

BC Care Providers Association recently launched the #TellThemYouCare campaign, inviting the public to send greetings, including handwritten notes, videos and drawings, to seniors receiving home care and those living in long-term care, assisted and independent living settings. Since April 17th, the #TellThemYouCare web portal has received over 400 submissions from British Columbians from all corners […]

SafeCare BC releases latest PPE survey

In a follow-up to its April 11 survey on personal protective equipment (PPE), SafeCare BC conducted another survey on April 23. Over 540 respondents replied to the survey over the course of seven hours. The results show a promising trend, but there are still a significant number of continuing care providers reporting they have three […]

How did B.C. long-term care and assisted living operators successfully flatten the curve?

From a national standpoint, the experience of British Columbia seniors care providers and independent living operators is a study in contrast to their counterparts in other parts of the country. COVID-19 continues to ravage long-term care and retirement homes in Ontario and Quebec, to the point where the country’s armed forces have been called in […]

BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine on CKNW’s Lynda Steele Show

This week, in the face of an unprecedented crisis, the federal government approved Ontario and Quebec’s request for military assistance at long-term care homes dealing with COVID-19.  BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine appeared on the Lynda Steele Show on Thursday to discuss why British Columbia’s seniors’ care homes are faring better than their counterparts in other […]

Is home support still safe?

This article was originally published on Route65.ca. As British Columbia continues to adapt to a new COVID-19 reality, many seniors and their families are asking if home care and home support services are still safe. Families are rightfully concerned, as we know that the virus is most dangerous for seniors, and people with certain chronic […]

EngAge BC has released a COVID-19: Toolkit for Home Health Operators

EngAge BC is announcing the release of a “COVID-19: Toolkit for Home Health Operators.” Developed with support and input from representatives from B.C.’s home health sector, the resource provides operators with best practices, templates and resources, to help navigate these challenging times. “We are pleased to support our home health members in this way, and […]

Minister Farnworth to medical supply price gougers: stop ripping us off

B.C.’s Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth is taking a hard line on sellers of medical supplies who are charging exorbitant prices for masks, gloves and hand sanitizer, announcing on Sunday that $2,000 fines will be levied on all those who are looking to profiteer during the pandemic. Seniors care providers in B.C. are bearing […]

Should I Move My Family Member Because of COVID-19?

**This article was originally posted on www.route65.ca** As COVID-19 continues to affect the daily lives of all British Columbians, family members supporting seniors living in long-term care are facing unique challenges and concerns related to the virus. As family members see long-term care and assisted outbreaks reported in the news, many are asking themselves if […]